Los Angeles is a city of short distances and long drives. A trip from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA), Burbank or Santa Monica can take longer on the freeway than the flight that brought you in.
BLADE arranges private helicopter and turboprop charters across Los Angeles and the West Coast. You choose the departure point, the destination and the time. BLADE books the aircraft with a licensed operator. All flights are operated by FAA-licensed carriers.
How BLADE works in Los Angeles
BLADE in Los Angeles is a charter service. There are no scheduled by-the-seat flights here. You book the whole aircraft for your trip, at the time you choose.
You can depart from BLADE's Los Angeles lounge or from the major airports around the city, including LAX, Van Nuys, Santa Monica and Burbank. Pick the one closest to where you are.
Where you can fly
Popular charter routes from Los Angeles include:
- LAX, for connections to and from commercial flights. See LAX helicopter service.
- Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA), for meetings, concerts and games.
- Burbank and the San Fernando Valley.
- Palm Springs, for a weekend in the desert.
- Santa Barbara, San Diego and Malibu, along the coast.
- San Francisco and Napa Valley, for longer flights north by turboprop.
BLADE's Los Angeles page lists 10 destinations served. Routes and aircraft depend on the operator's availability, so check current options when you book.
Helicopter or turboprop
- Helicopter: for short hops across the city, such as LAX to DTLA or Burbank, where the time saved over the freeway is largest.
- Turboprop: for longer West Coast trips, such as Los Angeles to San Francisco, Napa Valley or Palm Springs.
BLADE's team can coordinate staffing, prep and catering for your aircraft.
Fly private, or crowdsource
A private charter carries you, your companions and your luggage on one aircraft. If you would rather share the cost, you can crowdsource: schedule a flight at your convenience, and BLADE sells your unused seats in the BLADE app. Seats that sell are credited back to you as BLADE credits, which you can use toward future flights arranged by BLADE.
How to book
- Open the BLADE app or go to blade.com and choose Charter.
- Set your origin in Los Angeles and pick your destination.
- Choose the number of fliers, the date and the time.
- Select your aircraft and request the flight.
Flight times and prices depend on the route, the aircraft and the time of day. Check current options when you book.
Support
BLADE's Flier Relations team is available 24/7 by phone at 1-844-359-2523, or by email through blade.com for reservations questions. For jets and turboprops, see BLADE's charter options.